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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1951
Page
1
A rugged fishing tale contrasts wit and luck as anglers battle storms and bears, with the biggest catch slipping away. The youngest printer’s devil lands the prize as weather and peril test nerve, while meals arrive from the bountiful hunt under pine country skies.
The piece laments civic criticism and says volunteers are scarce like snowflakes in August. It urges clear action on many matters and notes the upcoming centennial observance demands planning and ground work. First of June signals summer’s approach and the need for responsible heads to unite.
The reminiscence recalls Moravia's early transport links to Des Moines and Albia, detailing the Wabash and Minneapolis and St. Louis rail services, a thriving two hour interurban schedule, and memories of trains, hotels like The Moravia and Park Hotel, and local figures such as conductor John Johnson and George Tisue guiding crowds.
Miss Hazel Isabel Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank M Rogers Moravia and Raymond D Poage son of Mrs M D Poage Des Moines wed in a Saturday May 19 nuptial mass at St Augustin s church Des Moines The Rev Godfrey Poage of Chicago brother of the bridegroom officiated with Ken neth Morrow vocalist and Mrs Frank Flynn organist For the ceremony the bride wore white slipper satin with a cathedral train and lace trimmed veil She carried a white orchid prayer book and rosary a gift from Ensign James Rogers The reception for 200 followed at the Poage home Post nuptial plans list a home at 6217 Crown Lane Des Moines The bride employed by the Veterans Administration the groom with Chevrolet Motor Division zone office Local guests included members of both families and Sherman West of Moulton.
A young Moravia farm boy recalls the 1880s torch parade and subsequent brawl after a Democratic rally for Cleveland. Excursions from Centerville and Albia brought diverse crowds, sparking fights as Republicans and Democrats clashed amid a wary crowd and a fearless local, Bob Ross, challenging rivals.
Sunday visitors included Mrs. Emmett Derby and Mrs. E. J. Turner along with several others at Mrs. Miller and Hattie’s. Busy Bee club celebrated Russell Brown’s birthday with ice cream and cake. Multiple families hosted and visited across Derby Calhoun Swift Thompson and Taylor households. attendees went to Albia and Moravia commencement exercises Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Dowd and sons attended a family dinner at Mrs J R Callen home Sunday In the evening Mr and Mrs Paul Miller and Patsy came to the Dowd home and were supper guests Mrs Kenneth OConner attended a Stanley breakfast party at Mrs Enid Walker home on Friday morning of last week Mr and Mrs Francis Miller and children spent the weekend at the Theo Miller home On Monday they with Mr and Mrs Francis Argo and Mr and Mrs Jay Argo attended graduation exercises at Tarbage Mo for Chas Burnett Mr and Mrs Guy Argo and Mr and Mrs Francis Miller attended a Bachelor s party at Roscoe Day home Saturday evening Donald and Delmar Dowd attended commencement at Moravia evening The Ruussell
Anna attended with Mrs Kenneth OConner and children who spent Sunday after church at Mrs Stella Seared's home. Mr and Mrs Russell Burns and family joined for a family dinner at Mrs Mary Burns's home and later visited the Unionville cemetery in the afternoon.
In Enon the VanDorins describe pleasant days and busy social events. Memorial services are set for June 3 at Eslinger cemetery. The annual VanDorin reunion is announced for June 10 at the Mt. Pleasant community house. Numerous relatives and friends attend gatherings in Moravia Ottumwa Des Moines and McMillan Park.
Minnie Yeager and Louise Hutton called at the J P Foster home Friday morning. Johnny Marlin and family, Bud in attendance at Fairview Sunday School.
Residents and guests share a busy Sunday with multiple calls and meals. Daphen Fill ion and Medanel McDanel host and visit friends including Carl Davis of Sydney Neb, Minnie Yeager, Lloyd McDanel family, and Rev Cecil Wyant, among others, with gatherings stretching into Monday evening.
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